Christine and Wade McNally purchased Under the Magic Pine Tree in May of 2019 and established it as an early childhood learning center. The center is located at 927 Mitch Drive in Gardnerville. Photo special to The R-C

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Child care a critical issue in getting parents back to work

The coronavirus greatly affected the economy, but the crisis in the child care industry has been a growing concern long before bathroom tissue flew off the shelves.

• By Sarah Drinkwine
• December 31, 2021